Boat Building Forum

Find advice on all aspects of building your own kayak, canoe or any lightweight boats

Re: West System Hardeners
By:Dave Seales
Date: 3/26/2001, 12:47 pm
In Response To: Re: West System Hardeners (Sam Mcfadden)

: Dave,

: Yes, you should use the hardener intended for clear coating (207, I believe).
: The other hardeners produce much more blush – to the point of often
: causing cloudy regions in the resin that can be very visible. The clear
: coat hardener will also give you a longer pot life, which will be handy
: when glassing.

: Sam

Will the 207 do as well for bonding and making fillets as the other hardeners? Should I get another hardener to do that work?
I went into this project not knowing what I was doing so without fear. However the more money and time...especially time...I have invested in it the more fear I have that I'm going to screw up and end up with the biggest coffee table on the block. Having this forum sure helps a lot....thanks.

Messages In This Thread

West System Hardeners
Dave Seales -- 3/26/2001, 6:49 am
Re: West System Hardeners
Stan Snapp -- 3/26/2001, 11:57 am
Re: West System Hardeners
Byron -- 3/26/2001, 11:46 am
Re: West System Hardeners
Sam Mcfadden -- 3/26/2001, 11:02 am
Re: West System Hardeners
Dave Seales -- 3/26/2001, 12:47 pm
Hardeners
Sam McFadden -- 3/26/2001, 1:42 pm
Re: Hardeners
Stan Snapp -- 3/27/2001, 1:36 am